Successful Professional Development Event

The Biology Education Department at Tishk International University successfully conducted a National Workshop titled “Is Class Advisory Just a Duty, or a Path to Building Academic, Social, and Personal Bridges?” on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The event brought together academic advisors from all five departments of the Faculty of Education in a collaborative professional development setting.

Workshop Objectives Achieved

The event successfully addressed key areas:

Advisory System Development

  • Creation of comprehensive advisory roadmaps for all grade levels

  • Establishment of consistent student support mechanisms

  • Development of effective advisory manuals and guidelines

Professional Practice Enhancement

  • Improvement of advisory practices for academic progress

  • Enhancement of career planning guidance approaches

  • Strengthening of personal growth support strategies

Collaborative Advancement

  • Promotion of inter-departmental advisor collaboration

  • Development of shared understanding of advisory responsibilities

  • Fostering of innovative connection-building approaches

Participant Engagement

The workshop facilitated:

  • Active sharing of best practices and experiences

  • Collective addressing of common advisory challenges

  • Reflective practices for mentoring strategy improvement

  • Exchange of valuable insights among education professionals

Conceptual Shift

Participants emphasized that academic advisory represents:

  • A comprehensive bridge-building process beyond administrative duty

  • Significant influence on student development and engagement

  • Vital component of student achievement and success

  • Essential element of the university’s educational mission

Future Commitment

The workshop concluded with renewed dedication to:

  • Enhancing the advisory system as an educational cornerstone

  • Continuing collaborative efforts among academic advisors

  • Implementing innovative approaches to student mentorship

  • Strengthening academic, social, and personal bridges

This national workshop successfully reinforced the importance of academic advisory in creating meaningful educational experiences and supporting comprehensive student development at Tishk International University.

Keywords: Academic Advisory, Student Success, Bridge Building, Faculty Collaboration, Mentorship Strategies, Educational Development, Student Support, Professional Growth, Advisory System